Frosty Mountain is located in Manning Provincial Park. Frosty Mountain has two summits. The lower eastern summit at 2,409 metres and the western summit at 2426 metres. The western summit is the true summit. This post describes the classic hike to the eastern summit. According to my Coros Pace 3 watch, the hike was 21km with 1260 metres of elevation gain. The Hike The hike to the eastern summit of Mount Frosty starts nearby Lightning Lakes. We parked near the Lightning Lakes d

Red Mountain is located in Manning Provincial Park. Manning Provincial Park is just a three hour drive east of Vancouver along Highway 3. This sprawling wilderness serves as the perfect transition zone between the wet coastal rain forest and the dry Okanagan valley. Having hiked the nearby Snow Camp and Lone Goat Mountains, I took the opportunity to enjoy the vistas once again by hiking to Red Mountain. According to my Coros Pace 3, the hike was 27km with 1466 metres of eleva

Glacier Crest Trail is located in Glacier National Park in British Columbia. According to Parks Canada, "This trail climbs a rock ridge between two valleys carved by the Illecillewaet and Asulkan glaciers. The ridge itself is an arête carved by the glaciers that once flowed down the valleys on either side. The view from this alpine spine is a Columbia Mountain panorama of rock and glacial ice." According to my Coros Pace 3, the Glacier Crest trail is 13.84km with 1058 metres

On the last day, we hiked from Amethyst Lake to the Portal Creek trailhead. While hiking the trail, we saw a caribou along the way. According to my Coros Pace 3, the hike was 21.5km with 341 metres of elevation gain. The Hike While hiking toward Maccarib Pass, we saw a bull caribou feeding nearby a creek. Caribou feeding... Caribou stretching... Final Thoughts Tonquin Valley is a beautiful place. The landscape is spectacular. There are many opportunities to view wildlife alon

On the second day, we hiked from Portal Camp to Amethyst Lake. Amethyst Lake is a stunning feature of the Tonquin Valley trail. Resting directly beneath the sheer cliffs of the Ramparts, its vibrant blue water are picturesque. Amethyst Lake campground offers eight tent pads, a throne style toilet, and bear lockers. Water is readily available at the lake. According to my Coros Pace 3, we hiked 13km with 300 metres elevation gain from Portal Camp to Amethyst Lake. We hiked anot

Tonquin Valley is located in Jasper National Park. According to the Parks Canada website, "The Tonquin Valley is one of Canada’s premiere backcountry destinations, with impressive peaks, glaciers and scenic lakes. It’s also known for its variety of wildlife, which includes grizzly bears, black bears and caribou." From Jasper, we followed the icefields parkway then turned onto hwy 93A. After following the hwy, we turned onto Marmot Rd. The hike starts at the parking lot near P

Upper and Lower Jade lakes are located in the Selkirk mountains in Mount Revelstoke National Park near Revelstoke. The trail to Jade Lakes traverses through sub-alpine and alpine environments. It crosses creeks, scree and boulders. It offers stunning views of surrounding mountains. We hiked to Jade Lakes without stopping at Miller Lake or Eva Lake. According to my Coros Pace 3, we hiked 11.49km with 586 metres of elevation gain to Jade Lakes. These numbers were nearly identic

The Perley Rock trail is a hike in Glacier National Park in the Selkirk mountains located between Golden and Revelstoke in B.C. The hike offers views of the Illecillewaet icefield, a glacial lake, and numerous waterfalls flowing into the valley. According to my Coros Pace 3, the trail is 13km return with 1233 metres of elevation gain. The park is well-known for significant annual precipitation. Summers are relatively mild with unpredictable mountain weather shifts. While leav

I hiked from Brazeau Lake to John-John campsite then onward to Jonas Cutoff then arriving at Four Point campsite. According to my Coros Pace 3, I hiked 35km with 1300 metres of elevation gain. It took about nine hours. This was the highlight of the trip. I crossed a river, encountered a grizzly bear, explored a high elevation plateau, crossed a high elevation pass, saw a caribou antler, heard a wolf howling at night, and much more. The Hike The day started with the ford acros

After waking up at Boulder Creek campsite, I hiked to Brazeau Lake. According to my Coros Pace 3, it was 21km with 313 metres of elevation gain. The route follows alongside the river. The trail was easy to follow. The hike took about 4 hours. I was at Brazeau Lake shortly after lunch. The Hike From the Boulder Creek campsite, I hiked along the trail through the forest leading to Brazeau Lake After following the trail through the forest, I arrived at a bridge. While standing o

The Brazeau Loop is located in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. It is approximately 82km with about 2300 metres of elevation gain. The route traverses alongside a river, beautiful vistas crossing several passes, panoramic valleys, and a stunning lake. The route is not particularly busy. Most campsites had remaining sites available and I hiked the trail mostly alone. I suspect it may be less busy due to the washed out bridge that requires fording a river. According to

Illal Mountain is located in Illal meadows nearby Jim Kelly Peak and Coquihalla Mountain. Illal Mountain is a straightforward class 2 hike. The summit provides panoramic views of many nearby peaks. The tarn below Illal Mountain is a great spot to camp or have lunch as part of a day hike. The Hike Our hike began in Illal meadows. To reach the trail head and the meadows, please refer to my post about Coquihalla Mountain Traverse. https://www.mountainnotebook.ca/post/coquihalla-

Jim Kelly Peak is located in Illal meadows nearby Coquihalla Mountain and Illal Mountain. This peak has become a popular destination for hikers and scramblers in recent years. It is a class 2+ scramble. Most of the route is walking up scree with a few moves that require use of hands. With its location close to popular camping locations, I suspect it sees a lot of traffic now. When I completed this hike in 2021, I found it more enjoyable because there was far less loose rock.

Pinnacle lake is located at the head of the north fork of Railroad Creek which is a tributary of Monashee Creek. Pinnacle Lake sits in a vast amphitheatre. Standing at the shores of the lake, the Middle Pinnacle is seen just right of centre in the picture below. The traverse from the Middle to South Pinnacle crosses near the summit of the Middle Pinnacle seen in this picture. Looking toward the South Pinnacle To reach the hiking trail to Pinnacle Lake, we drove east on highwa

Sinister 7 Ultra takes place in Crowsnest Pass in the Canadian Rockies nearby Coleman, Alberta. The 50 mile course traverses the slopes of Mount Tecumseh and over the shoulder of the Seven Sisters Mountain. The route includes approximately 2900 metres of elevation gain, many creek crossings, navigating roots and mud, and steep climbs. The Course Driving... With a start time at 10:30am, there was plenty of time to eat, hydrate and so forth. The 50 mile event starts at the Yor

Spectrum Lake is located within Monashee Provincial Park. This hike is the perfect first time backpacking trip. From the parking lot to Spectrum Lake, the trail is 6km with 270 metres of elevation gain. The return trip is 6km with 100 metres of elevation gain. The trail is well maintained. It takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. Spectrum Lake is nestled among beautiful mountains. The campsites are spread around the shore. There is a group camping area and individual campsites. The cam

Fatdog 120 is an ultramarathon that traverses through Manning Park in British Columbia. There are four different distances (e.g., 120 miles, 100km, 50 miles and 40 miles). On this day, I ran the 100km distance. The 100km course gains 4400 metres of elevation. The Route The course follows along Cayuse flats, Hope Pass trail, Heather trail, Blackwell road, Little Muddy trail, Strawberry Flats, Lightning lakes trail, and Skyline 1 trail. It's a very scenic course. The Race Unfo

The trail from Nissen Bight to the parking lot and San Joseph Bay is the central path through the park. The trail passes by Fisherman River Campsite and Eric Lake Campsite. Fisherman River Campsite is peaceful; however, there are plenty of mosquitos at Eric Lake. Reference: Cape Scott and the North Coast Trail by Maria U. Bremner (2015) Nissen Bight to San Joseph Bay There were many seagulls gathered on the beach in the morning. For those travelling from west to east, this s

For many people, Nissen Bight is the dividing line between the NCT and Cape Scott Trails in the Park. With the arrival of day five, Nissen Bight signalled the end of our hike on the NCT. From Nissen Bight, we hiked to San Joseph Bay for our final night in the park. Reference: Cape Scott and the North Coast Trail by Maria U. Bremner (2015) Laura Creek to Nissen Bight On the way to retrieve our food from the locker, we encountered a black bear feeding on sand flies in the kel

Along the beaches of this area, Black and tan volcanic rocks speak to the ancient history of this area. You'll see sea stacks and fascinating rock formations. You'll likely see eagles, many different sea birds, and bear. Reference: Cape Scott and the North Coast Trail by Maria U. Bremner (2015) Irony Creek to Laura Creek With the low tide, we enjoyed walking along the expansive sandy beach. Most of the route follows the shoreline; however, there are a few ventures inland. Alo